Alcides

/ ælˈsaɪdiːz /

noun

The Alcides, who was carrying the axis of the world, fallen down in physical rheumatism!

At three quarters past three the Admiral made the Repulse and Alcides signal to bear down.

When they reached his dwelling, 'This threshold,' he cries, 'Alcides the Conqueror stooped to cross; in this palace he rested.

Alcides heard him, and deep in his heart he stifled a heavy sigh, and let idle tears fall.

Cadiz: in ancient times a Phœnician colony, whose coins bear the emblem of two pillars—the pillars of Hercules (Alcides).

April 21, 2024absquatulate

[ab-skwoch-uh-leyt ]

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